Central Gwinnett High School HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE...... AMDM TERM……………….FALL, 2014 TEACHER……………….Nate Berryman ROOM #...... 106

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COURSE DESCRIPTION Advanced Mathematical Decision Making (AMDM) is a fourth-year course to follow Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Its primary purpose is to prepare students for college majors that may not require calculus, for technical training, or for a range of career options. This course may also be useful to other students as an elective. AMDM is designed to help students develop college and career readiness skills such as conducting research, working individually and collaboratively, justifying opinions with evidence, preparing written reports, and making oral presentations. With purposeful teacher guidance, students are expected to develop self-direction and to assume increasing responsibility for meeting high standards. The primary focal points of AMDM include the analysis of information using statistical methods and probability, modeling change and mathematical relationships, mathematical decision making in finance, and spatial and geometric modeling for decision making. In AMDM, students learn to become critical consumers of the quantitative data that surround them every day, knowledgeable decision makers who use logical reasoning, and mathematical thinkers who can use their quantitative skills to solve problems related to a wide range of situations. They develop critical skills for success in college and careers, including investigation, research, collaboration, and both written and oral communication of their work, as they solve problems in many types of applied situations.

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

AKS STRANDS UNITS/TOPICS Numbers and Quantities: Students will extend the Unit 1: Analyzing Numerical Data understanding of proportional reasoning, ratios, rates, and percents by applying them to various settings to include Unit 2: Probability business, media, and consumerism. (MAAD_A2014-1) Algebra: Students will use vectors and matrices to organize Unit 3: Statistical Studies and describe problem situations. (MAAD_B2014-2) Students will use a variety of network models to organize data Unit 4: Using Recursion in Models and in quantitative situations, make informed decisions, and solve Decision Making problems. (MAAD_B2014-3) Students will create and analyze mathematical models to make Unit 5: Using Functions in Models and decisions related to earning, investing, spending, and Decision Making borrowing money. (MAAD_B2014-4) Students will analyze and evaluate the mathematics behind (**NOTE: Units 4 & 5 will be taught concurrently**) various methods of voting and selection. (MAAD_B2014-5) Geometry: Students will create and use two- and three- Unit 6: Decision Making in Finance dimensional representations of authentic situations. (MAAD_C2014-6) Unit 7: Networks and Graphs Students will solve geometric problems involving inaccessible distances using basic trigonometric principles, including the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines. (MAAD_C2014-7) Statistics: Students will determine probability and expected value to inform everyday decision making.(MAAD_D2014-8) Students will build the skills and vocabulary necessary to analyze and critique reported statistical information, summaries, and graphical displays. (MAAD_D2014-9) Students will apply statistical methods to design, conduct, and analyze statistical studies. (MAAD_D2014-10) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Published Materials Instructional Supplies All materials and problems will be issued by the instructor as Three-ring binder with dividers needed. Notebook paper and graph paper Pencils with extra erasers The Student workbook is available on my C&I page. The TI-83 graphing calculator (recommended) address will be provided in class. Colored pencils Highlighter Tissues and hand sanitizer as needed

EVALUATION AND GRADING Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale Summative Assessments (Unit tests, projects, Summative Assessments 40% A: 90 and above construction notebooks) B: 80 – 89 Formative Assessments (quizzes, formative Quizzes/Formative C: 74 – 79 tasks) Assessments/Daily Work 20% D: 70 – 73 F: 69 or below Classroom Assessments (tasks, daily work, Homework 5% worksheets, group work) Interim Assessment 3% Interim Assessment (mid-term) SPG pre/Post Test 2% SPG Pre/Post Test Final (all portions) Exam 20% st nd Final Exam – 1 & 2 semester

OTHER INFORMATION Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/Resources 1) Take notes, ask questions, and complete all work  www.centralgwinnett.net – for teacher Web sites 2) Participate constructively as a team member  my.hrw.com – Online textbook / interactive features 3) Draw diagrams and study the vocabulary  www.cghsmath.com – Math resources 4) Review multiple sources of information  www.usatestprep.com – EOCT review 5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve 6) For all Tests and Quizzes: No work = NO CREDIT

The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.